This book introduces the geological concept of the windfield-source-basin system based on
integrated modern and ancient sedimentology studies. It identifies wind field as a main
sedimentation-controlling factor that combines with provenance and basin dynamics to determine
the formation and distribution of depositional systems. Using the unary properties of facies
sedimentary models and the duality properties of source-to-sink approaches the concept of a
wind-source-basin system introduces the sedimentary system trinity: wind field provenance and
basin properties. Wind-source-basin systems provide more plausible genetic interpretations of
depositional systems (including both continental and marine facies and clastic and carbonate
systems) as well as more comprehensive and precise predictions of depositional systems
(hydrocarbon reservoirs) in unknown regions. Further the book proposes a series of methods on
paleowind field reconstruction which fill the gaps in paleo-atmospheric field studies in
paleoclimatology and shows that allocating relationships among source-reservoir-cap in
petroliferous basins are limited by the wind-source-basin system. This trinity system also
provides a new perspective on petroleum geology assessment.The book appeals to all those
engaged in sedimentology petroleum geology and climatology studies.
